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YELLOWKNIFE (Monday, May 9, 2022) – The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly is pleased to announce that Youth Parliament 2022 begins today. Nineteen high school students from across the Northwest Territories will take part in Youth Parliament, an educational outreach program hosted by the Honourable Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Frederick Blake Jr. During the program, students will assume the role of their respective Member of the Legislative Assembly and will participate in three days of meetings and briefings in preparation for the Youth Parliament Model Session on Thursday...

Yellowknife (April 13, 2023) – Youth Parliament begins April 17 concluding with a Model Session broadcast live on April 20 at 1:30pm. Nineteen students from across the territory have been selected to participate in the Speaker’s Youth Parliament of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. This week-long educational program is a leadership development opportunity for northern youth to learn about the legislative assembly and consensus government in the NWT. The students will assume the role of their MLA, practice public speaking, research community concerns, and meet peers from other...

YELLOWKNIFE – Monday, January 29, 2024 – The Speaker is delighted to announce that applications for Youth Parliament 2024 are now open. This unique program invites grade 9 and 10 students from across the NWT to step into the role of an MLA and explore the inner workings of our Legislative Assembly and Consensus Government. Date: April 22 – 26, 2024 Who Can Apply: Students in grades 9 or 10 from across the NWT Application Deadline: February 16, 2024 All expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and scheduled activities, are covered for the selected participants. Quote: "In my first...

(YELLOWKNIFE) Monday, April 20, 2026 – The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly invites the public and media to attend the Youth Parliament 2026 Live Mock Session on Thursday, April 30 th at 1:30 PM. 📍 Legislative Assembly Chamber or stream it live at www.ntassembly.ca, Facebook, or YouTube. Join us as 19 students from across the NWT take on the roles of MLAs—debating issues that matter to their communities and showcasing the voices of the next generation. Any member of the media wishing to interview a Youth Parliament participant is encouraged to contact Public Affairs and...

(YELLOWKNIFE) Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly invites the public and media to attend the 2025 Youth Parliament Mock Session on Thursday, May 1 at 1:30 PM. 📍 Legislative Assembly Chamber or stream it live at www.ntassembly.ca, Facebook, or YouTube. Join us as 19 students from across the NWT take on the roles of MLAs—debating issues that matter to their communities and showcasing the voices of the next generation. Any member of the media wishing to interview a Youth Parliament participant is encouraged to contact Public Affairs and Communications to...